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Ballyclare Comrades FC endorses UEFA’s 10-point plan on racism (Article 45(4) i UEFA Safety and Security Regulations)

1. Issue a statement saying that racism or any other kind of discrimination will not be tolerated, spelling out the action that will be taken against those who engage in racist chanting. The statement should be printed in all match programmes and displayed permanently and prominently around the ground. 2. Make public address announcements condemning racist chanting at matches. 3. Make it a condition for season-ticket holders that they do not take part in racist abuse. 4. Take action to prevent the sale of racist literature inside and around the ground. 5. Take disciplinary action against players who engage in racial abuse. 6. Contact other associations or clubs to make sure they understand the association’s or club’s policy on racism. 7. Encourage a common strategy for stewards and police to deal with racist abuse. 8. Remove all racist graffiti ti from the ground as a matter of urgency. 9. Adopt an equal opportunities policy in relation to employment and service provision. 10. Work with all other groups and agencies, such as the players’ union, supporters, schools, voluntary organisations, youth clubs, sponsors, local businesses, police and other public authorities, to develop proactive programmes and make progress to raise awareness of campaigning to eliminate racial abuse and discrimination.